Noel Gibson

I currently have availability for new clients and offer appointments at the following times:

Tuesday to Friday: 9am - 8pm, with the last session starting at 7pm.

Saturday mornings: 9am -12 noon, with the last session starting at 11am.

I respond to emails and phone enquiries during these working hours. My availability may vary during holidays, and I will let existing clients know about planned breaks in advance.

I am a qualified humanistic counsellor offering a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel heard and explore what matters to you. You may be facing a particular difficulty, feeling overwhelmed, or finding it hard to put your experience into words. You do not need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.

My approach is collaborative. I bring my therapeutic knowledge and experience, while respecting that you know your own life best. Together, we can explore your feelings, relationships and experiences, helping you develop greater understanding of yourself and the choices available to you.

I have a particular interest in Transactional Analysis and attachment theory. These approaches can help us understand how earlier experiences influence the ways we relate to ourselves and other people, and why familiar patterns may keep repeating. We can explore these connections when they are helpful, while also attending to what is happening in your life now.

The relationship between us is central to my work. I aim to be dependable, open and non-judgemental, working at a pace that feels manageable for you. We will talk about what you hope to gain from counselling and review our work together as it develops.

My practice offers a welcoming space where you can step away from everyday pressures and give time to yourself. You do not need a diagnosis, a particular problem or a clear idea of what to say before seeking counselling.

You can expect me to listen carefully, take your concerns seriously and treat you with warmth and respect. I welcome people from different backgrounds and recognise that your identity, relationships and circumstances shape your experiences.

Sessions are a space to talk about what matters to you, including thoughts or feelings that may be difficult to share elsewhere. At times, I may ask questions, reflect on what I notice or gently invite you to consider another perspective. We will explore things together, with room for you to tell me what feels helpful and what does not.

You will have a say in the focus and pace of our work. We will review how counselling is feeling for you, whether it is meeting your needs and any changes you would like to make. When you feel ready to finish, we can plan an ending together.

Our first session is an opportunity to meet, explore what has brought you to counselling and get a sense of whether we feel comfortable working together.

We will go through an initial assessment, during which I will ask questions to get to know you, understand why you have decided to seek therapy and learn about your current circumstances. You will also have space to ask questions about me and how I work.

This means the first session may feel a little more structured than subsequent sessions. The purpose is to understand what you need from counselling and consider together whether we are the right fit for one another. There is no expectation to share everything straight away or discuss difficult experiences in detail.

We will also talk through the practical arrangements, including confidentiality and its limits, fees, cancellations and how we will work together. You can then take time to decide whether you would like to continue.